Student Resources

How the Macro Level of Decision Making Affects the Micro Level of Courses for Adults

By WENDY TERRY - July 15 2021

Often as adult learners we are focused on finding a course at a time we can make it, that meets a specific learning need, the micro level. But there are activities going on at a macro level which shape what we are offered at the micro level. Canada- A Learning Nation report describes the work of the Future Skills Advisory Council, an advisory council to the federal Ministry of Employment Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion. This report came out in December 2020 but I just found it scanning the net for what I can’t remember now.

Life’s Catapult

By ADMIN - April 19 2021

Sometimes in life, it feels like we are in a catapult where we are pulled back before we can go forward. It is often adversity that creates the tension needed to release the energy that thrusts us forward and lets us reach higher. This is a metaphor that Shahina Suleman, Program Manager at PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs, loves to use when talking about what the Elevate program does for its participants.

Mid Term Feb, March, April Start Dates

By WENDY TERRY - February 16 2021

COVID has disrupted our continuing education plans as it has our economy-our job/career plans. We have been in the latest lock down since Christmas Day and when will it let up apparently mid February.

COVID-19 and Adult Continuing Education

By WENDY TERRY - September 22 2020

COVID has changed how education both full-time and continuing education are delivered mainly to online learning. But Covid has not led us to be more aware of what adult education contributes as it has to what international students contribute.

Adult English as a Second Language – Online Learning

By ADMIN - September 22 2020

I remember the last day before March Break very well. The Minister of Education stated that all schools would be closed until April 5th due to COVID-19.

Distance Education Learning Online – The “New Normal”

By WENDY TERRY - September 22 2020

Learning outside of the classroom used to be considered an option, now it is to use today’s phrasing the “new normal.”

Adult Ed – How to Find Community Programs, Career Colleges & Professional Associations

By WENDY TERRY - September 22 2020

The Universities, Colleges, and Schools charts in this Mosaic of Adult Education help you find the doors to specific programs at an educational institution.